42 government jobs found in Peterborough

Making a genuine difference in safeguarding practice can be easier when the environment supports you. This Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to focus on quality work within a stable service where experienced managers provide consistent oversight. If you are a Social Worker or Safeguarding Social Worker seeking flexibility and a manageable caseload, this role offers the structure and support to do your best work. Working as a Social Worker in this safeguarding team means joining a council that values stability and collaborative practice. The service has maintained low management turnover, creating a consistent and supportive environment for professionals delivering frontline safeguarding work. Package & Benefits • £42 per hour. • Hybrid working model. • High hourly rate. • Stable leadership team with low management turnover. About the Company This local authority safeguarding service is known for its stable leadership and supportive team culture. The...

Location: Hybrid Working (2 Days Per Week in the Office) Rate: £19.32 per hour PAYE Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Contract: Until 31 October 2026, with potential to become permanent We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy Human Resources team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional with local government experience to provide expert advice and support across a wide range of employee relations and organisational change matters. ### Key Responsibilities Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on a full range of employment matters. Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence, redundancy and performance management cases. Advise on employment legislation, policies, procedures and best practice. Coach and develop managers to improve people management capability. Support organisational change initiatives, restructures and TUPE transfers. Work...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit an Project Scheduler on a 24-month contract for a project in Wisbech from June 2026. Key skills Develop, maintain, and update Site System Time Schedules, integrating construction, M&E, and commissioning activities. Monitor and report schedule performance using CPM and Float Management, identifying risks and opportunities. Coordinate schedules across internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and consortium partners, resolving issues proactively. Provide weekly/monthly progress reports, including S-curves, supporting the Construction Manager with on-site data collection. Maintain an as-built schedule, comparing baseline vs actual progress, and recommend improvements to prevent delays. Must hold a degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Must hold Project Scheduler experience in heavy/industrial sectors and projects, ideally EfW / Power generation. Must have strong skill sets within MS, MS Projects and...

Location: Fully Remote Rate: £45.00 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay Contract: Full Time, Interim. Potential to become permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join our client on a fully remote basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with strong public sector procurement and commercial contracts experience to support a busy legal team on a varied caseload of procurement and contractual matters. ## Key Responsibilities Provide legal advice on procurement and commercial contract matters. Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements. Advise on procurement processes and compliance with relevant legislation. Support the development and delivery of complex procurement projects. Draft and advise on framework agreements, call-off contracts and bespoke schedules. Provide legal support on Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks and associated...

Salary: £15.00 per hour  Location: Wissington, Norfolk  Working Hours: You will work a 40-hour week, Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm  Breaks are paid and are included in the above shift times. Flexibility is required.  Shift start and finish times may vary to that listed above.  Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract September 2026 – March 2027.     You must be available to attend a pre-season campaign meeting in early September 2026.    The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.     Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:   Join our team as a Quality Assurance Operations Technician and play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of sugar beet testing. You'll ensure every grower sample is processed accurately,...

Electricians required for Evening / Night shift work in Cambridge. Hourly Rate: £35 CIS Hours: 5.30pm to 3am Mondays to Thursdays Duration: 4 Weeks Duties: 2nd Fixing, Lighting JIB Gold Card, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, Working At Heights Required. As this is a government building a BPSS Securing check will be required

Team Leader – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team Location: Bedford Borough Council Pay Rate: £44.17 per hour Contract Type: Full-Time Locum (37.5 Hours per Week) Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join the highly regarded Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team at Bedford Borough Council. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role within a stable and well-established service that is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. This position offers a competitive rate of £44.17 per hour and the opportunity to lead a committed team within a supportive local authority environment. About the Team The Children with Disabilities Team is a stable and experienced service consisting of 10 Social Workers alongside a dedicated Short Breaks Team. The service works with children and young people with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support, protection, and services they require...

Role: Prison Security Escort Location: HMP Bedford Standard Rate: £12.71 per hour + 33 days holiday pay Overtime rate: £16.89 ph (overtime after 39 hours) Duration: Temporary role, with the opportunity to be long term Typical hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 16:00 / 08:00 - 17:00 As a Prison Security Escort, you will work alongside the prison service, assisting our client who is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings. You will be a part of security team where you will escort and oversee contractors such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians, whilst they complete their maintenance work. Duties of a Prison Security Escort Include (but not limited to) Checking the identification of the contractors Checking contractors have been briefed on security measures Booking in and out of the contractors Creating a tool list Escorting contractors through the prison to their place of work Overseeing contractors whilst they are working (Please note you will have to stay with...

Our client Northamptonshire's Children's Trust is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children in care Court Team. Job description Social worker managing a caseload of court proceedings. To complete,assessments, court reports, Statements. These are posts within Children in Care Teams with a specific Court function Undertake statutory visits and required tasks of case holding social worker. Hybrid, this varies week to week based on court hearings, CIC reviews, visits. Rate £38ph Northamptonshire Children's Trust is part of the East Midlands Memorandum if Cooperation (MOC).Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard...

Our client Northamptonshire's Children's Trust is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their prevention and safeguarding team. Key responsibilities: Assessing the needs and risks affecting children and families. Investigating safeguarding concerns, including neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, or sexual abuse. Developing and implementing child protection and child-in-need plans. Working closely with schools, health professionals, police, and other agencies. Supporting families to address difficulties early and improve outcomes for children. Attending case conferences, court proceedings, and multi-agency meetings when required. Maintaining accurate case records and reports.Typical skills and qualities: Knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding procedures. Strong assessment and analytical skills. Ability to build relationships with children and families while managing risk. Effective communication and multi-agency working. Resilience and sound...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Customs & International Trade Regulations Analyst – Homebased Opportunity: This is a great opportunity for a Customs & Trade Regulations Analyst to develop your career for a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Do you have experience of import/export operations for a multinational company? Do you have experience with UK and Ireland customs related activities, incl. the management of specific authorizations (ex. EIDR, SDP) and local platforms (CHIEF, TSS and ROS)? Looking for a contract role with an exciting global pharmaceutical company? If yes then this is the role for you. Your role as a Customs & International Trade Regulations Analyst will involve supporting the business across its EMEA sites for all Trade Compliance Processes and operations. You will be responsible for all import/export compliance with international trade, customs and other government agency laws and regulations to minimize the risk of penalty and fines due to non-compliance. Essential...

Location: Bedfordshire Hybrid Working Available Day rate: £400 to £420 per day Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector? We're partnering with a forward-thinking local authority to recruit a Senior Procurement Officer supporting Children's & Public Health services on an interim basis. This is a high-impact role where you'll lead strategic commissioning and procurement activity that directly improves outcomes for communities. The Role Reporting to the Manager for Commissioning & Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic and operational procurement support across Children's & Public Health. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end procurement and commissioning projects, including high-value and high-risk tenders Developing and implementing category and sub-category strategies to drive value and efficiency Providing expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders...

My high performing local authority is looking to recruit an Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead and develop it's large team as well as overseeing the full scope of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and the Council's Corporate Fraud Team. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on the Collection Fund, policy development and service transformation. The successful candidate will act as the Council's lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior leadership and driving performance, compliance and financial stability across a large and complex service. The Role Lead and manage the Council's Revenues and Benefits service, overseeing c90 staff across multiple teams delivering Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud. Take strategic responsibility for the Collection Fund, ensuring effective billing,...

Our client Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Locality team. You will have: Experience in managing a varied caseload of children, visiting families, completing direct work with children to understand their views and lived experiences. Experience chairing multi-agency meetings and liaising with a range of other professionals to support our most vulnerable children. Proven experience having an impact on families in achieving positive outcomes for children Excellent verbal communication skills to enable you to communicate effectively with children, parents and other agencies, and the written skills to present high-quality assessments and reports. A passion for delivery of high quality services and interventions to vulnerable children Court experience is essential Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access...

Social Worker Location: Leicester Rate: £38 (Umbrella) Team: CP and Court Hous: 37 Per Week Social Personnel are recruiting for a Child Protection Social Worker based in Leicester. The Child Protection Social Worker will have experience in a front door assessment team along with Child Protection and Court experience. This position for an ongoing contract. 37 hours per week, with the opportunity of hybrid working. Essential Requirements: * Qualification in Social Work * Social Work England Registration * Driving Licence Why Social Personnel: * Dedicated and experienced consultant * Free DBS * £250 Referral Bonus * £250 Find your own job bonus

Customs & International Trade Regulations Analyst – Homebased Opportunity: This is a great opportunity for a Customs & Trade Regulations Analyst to develop your career for a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Do you have experience of import/export operations for a multinational company? Do you have experience with UK and Ireland customs related activities, incl. the management of specific authorizations (ex. EIDR, SDP) and local platforms (CHIEF, TSS and ROS)? Looking for a contract role with an exciting global pharmaceutical company? If yes then this is the role for you. Your role as a Customs & International Trade Regulations Analyst will involve supporting the business across its EMEA sites for all Trade Compliance Processes and operations. You will be responsible for all import/export compliance with international trade, customs and other government agency laws and regulations to minimize the risk of penalty and fines due to non-compliance. Essential...

Tree Officer Location: County Hall, Leicestershire Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week), Hybrid Working Pay: £23.33 per hour (Umbrella rate) Are you passionate about trees, woodlands, and the environment? We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Tree Officer to join our specialist team, helping to manage and protect the County Council's trees, woodlands, and green infrastructure. About the Role This is a varied and rewarding role combining site inspections, technical advice, project management, and environmental stewardship. You will provide professional forestry and arboricultural advice to council services, landowners, contractors, partner organisations, and members of the public. You will play a key role in managing the County Council's tree assets, carrying out tree inspections, supporting tree planting initiatives, supervising contractors, maintaining records and databases, and helping to deliver forestry and arboricultural projects across...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Location: East Midlands Rate: £40-£50 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) Contract: Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension Exciting Opportunity for a Road Safety Engineer in the East Midlands An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Road Safety Engineer to join a busy Local Authority highways team. This role will focus on the design, development, and delivery of road safety improvement schemes, helping to reduce collisions and improve safety for all road users across the network. The successful candidate will combine technical road safety engineering expertise with the ability to undertake Road Safety Audits and provide professional advice on highway safety matters. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and elected members to develop and deliver effective road safety solutions. The main duties of the Road Safety Engineer include: ·Designing and delivering road safety improvement schemes from concept through to...